How to End Resentment Towards Your Partner Over Household Chores (with Dr. Morgan Cutlip)

Are you drowning in the mental load of motherhood? Amy chats with Dr. Morgan Cutlip, relationship expert and author of *A Better Share: How Couples Can Tackle the Mental Load for More Fun, Less Resentment, and Great Sex*. Together, they dive into how to have the conversation with your partner about the mental load and how to get a more even distribution of household labor. Here’s what you’ll learn: How to frame conversations about the mental load with your partner for better teamwork. Strategies to shift the balance at home without resentment. Why the mental load impacts intimacy and connection—and how to address it. Practical tips for involving kids in shared responsibilities (no chore chart required!). The importance of appreciation and how it can transform your relationship. Amy and Dr. Morgan Cutlip discuss eye-opening research, relatable stories, and strategies to ease overwhelm and build better connections within your family. If you're the default parent, this episode is packed with fresh insights and tools you can use right away. Here's where you can find Morgan: https://drmorgancutlip.com Listen to Morgan's podcast Love Thinks at www.drmorgancutlip.com/relationship-podcast/ @drmorgancutlip on IG and YouTube Buy A BETTER SHARE: https://bookshop.org/a/12099/97814002... CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introducing Dr. Morgan Cutlip 00:48 - The Infamous Balloon Story 06:25 - Discussing the Mental Load with Your Partner 12:57 - Impact of Mental Load on Desire 16:30 - Debunking the "Perfect" Relationship Myth 19:10 - Importance of Regular Relationship Check-Ins 21:03 - The Ultimate Compliment Formula for Couples 23:40 - Embracing the Slow Growth in Relationships 25:30 - Relationship Behaviors That Backfire 29:43 - Gracious Interpretations for Positive Interactions 31:43 - Involving Kids in Household Labor (No Chore Charts!) 35:15 - Avoiding Overdose on Appreciation 38:21 - Find Morgan Online for More Resources 👉 Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel:    / @whatfreshhellpodcast   👉 Subscribe and Follow the Podcast: 🔴Website: https://whatfreshhellpodcast.com 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/whatfreshhellpodcast 🟢 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2w5as748 📌 If you love our podcast, please rate and review wherever you listen! Sign up for What Fresh Hell Plus to get monthly bonus episodes—plus our entire catalog of episodes ad-free—right where you already listen! Go to whatfreshhell.supportingcast.fm to subscribe in two taps. $4.99 a month, or $39.99 a year. Sign up for the What Fresh Hell newsletter! Once a month you’ll get our favorite recent episodes, plus links to other things to read and watch and listen to, and upcoming special events: bit.ly/whatfreshnewsletter ---------- Follow What Fresh Hell on Instagram:   / whatfreshhellcast   Follow What Fresh Hell on Facebook:   / whatfreshhellcast   Follow What Fresh Hell on TikTok:   / whatfreshhellcast   Follow What Fresh Hell on X:   / whatfreshpod   Join our Facebook group of over 6K parents at   / whatfreshhellcast   ABOUT THE WHAT FRESH HELL PODCAST When you're a parent, every day brings a "fresh hell" to deal with. In other words, there's always something. Think of us as your funny mom friends who are here to remind you: you're not alone, and it won't always be this hard. We're Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables, both busy moms of three kids, but with completely different parenting styles. Margaret is laid-back to the max; Amy never met a spreadsheet or an organizational system she didn't like. In each episode of "What Fresh Hell" we offer lots of laughs, but also practical advice, parenting strategies, and tips to empower you in your role as a mom. We discuss ways to prioritize your own needs, combat stress, and despite the invisible workload we all deal with, find joy amidst the chaos of motherhood. #mompodcast #funnymoms #parentingadvice #parentingexperts #parentingtips #parentingskills #parentingstrategies #parentingstyles #parentingpodcast #teen #tween #toddlers #communicationskills #parentchildrenationship #motherhood #momlife #ParentingTips #ParentingPodcast #MentalLoad #MomPodcast #ParentingAdvice #MomLife #ParentChildRelationship #RelationshipHelp #couplestherapy #marriageandfamilytherapy #mentalhealth #relationshipadvice #datingadvice #marriagefamilytherapist #relationshipadvice #empathy #mentalloadstrategies #mentalload how to improve communication skills, intimacy, relationship advice, couples, divorce, empathy, relationship communication, communication in relationships, how to communicate with your spouse, relationship problems, how to heal your marriage, communication in marriage, parenting tips, talking with your partner, mental load strategies, marriage family therapist, long term relationships, communication skills, marriage advice, effective communication, mental load